MOT Status
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147,451 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside/Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YF12 XPB is a 2012 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 2012 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 88,697 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF12 XPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was YF12 XPB registered?
YF12 XPB is a 2012 BMW 520, first registered on 17 July 2012.
Is YF12 XPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for YF12 XPB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YF12 XPB have outstanding finance?
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